Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08VIENNA1264
2008-09-03 14:53:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Vienna
Cable title:
AUSTRIAN VIEWS IN ADVANCE OF THE SEPTEMBER 5-6
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UNCLAS VIENNA 001264
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/ERA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV PHUM GG RU AU
SUBJECT: AUSTRIAN VIEWS IN ADVANCE OF THE SEPTEMBER 5-6
GYMNICH
REF: A. STATE 93272
B. STATE 93264
(U) Polchief discussed reftel points September 2 with Klaus
Famira, MFA European Correspondent. Famira offered the
following views on the Gymnich agenda:
-- Georgia: Noting that the European Council had addressed
Georgia at its September 1 meeting, Famira said he did not
expect any new Georgia-related initiatives to emerge from the
Gymnich. Gymnich participants might discuss the humanitarian
situation in Georgia and details related to an ESDP mission.
The European Council stated in its September 1 Conclusions
that it will move quickly to hold an international conference
on reconstruction assistance for Georgia. The Council also
noted its concerns about stability in the Caucasus, and
emphasized the importance of the September 9 EU-Ukraine
Summit.
-- MEPP: Famira said he expects a general discussion of the
various elements of the peace process, which have not been
discussed lately in the EU. Participants are likely to
express their continued support for the Annapolis process.
The French might use this opportunity to discuss the
Mediterranean Union.
-- EU Security Strategy: Gymnich participants will discuss
three options: revising the entire document, amending
portions of the document, or leaving the text intact and
adding action memos on emerging issues such as cyber
security, climate change, and energy security. The GOA
believes that the first option would be a mistake; the
security situation has not changed much since 2003 and
reopening the entire document could lead to an inferior
strategy. Either of the other two options could be
effective, Famira said. If the entire document is reopened,
there will likely be an emphasis on UNSCR 1325 on women,
peace and security, he said.
-- Transatlantic Relations: Famira said the goal is to
discuss the importance of U.S.-European relations and how to
strengthen them, not to re-hash old disputes. He said
Afghanistan and Pakistan will be discussed in the
transatlantic context, at the request of the EU's NATO
members.
-- Serbia: Famira said Serbia is not on the agenda.
Girard-diCarlo
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/ERA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV PHUM GG RU AU
SUBJECT: AUSTRIAN VIEWS IN ADVANCE OF THE SEPTEMBER 5-6
GYMNICH
REF: A. STATE 93272
B. STATE 93264
(U) Polchief discussed reftel points September 2 with Klaus
Famira, MFA European Correspondent. Famira offered the
following views on the Gymnich agenda:
-- Georgia: Noting that the European Council had addressed
Georgia at its September 1 meeting, Famira said he did not
expect any new Georgia-related initiatives to emerge from the
Gymnich. Gymnich participants might discuss the humanitarian
situation in Georgia and details related to an ESDP mission.
The European Council stated in its September 1 Conclusions
that it will move quickly to hold an international conference
on reconstruction assistance for Georgia. The Council also
noted its concerns about stability in the Caucasus, and
emphasized the importance of the September 9 EU-Ukraine
Summit.
-- MEPP: Famira said he expects a general discussion of the
various elements of the peace process, which have not been
discussed lately in the EU. Participants are likely to
express their continued support for the Annapolis process.
The French might use this opportunity to discuss the
Mediterranean Union.
-- EU Security Strategy: Gymnich participants will discuss
three options: revising the entire document, amending
portions of the document, or leaving the text intact and
adding action memos on emerging issues such as cyber
security, climate change, and energy security. The GOA
believes that the first option would be a mistake; the
security situation has not changed much since 2003 and
reopening the entire document could lead to an inferior
strategy. Either of the other two options could be
effective, Famira said. If the entire document is reopened,
there will likely be an emphasis on UNSCR 1325 on women,
peace and security, he said.
-- Transatlantic Relations: Famira said the goal is to
discuss the importance of U.S.-European relations and how to
strengthen them, not to re-hash old disputes. He said
Afghanistan and Pakistan will be discussed in the
transatlantic context, at the request of the EU's NATO
members.
-- Serbia: Famira said Serbia is not on the agenda.
Girard-diCarlo